World's Best CEOs

Members of our exclusive club share a high regard for innovation, growth, and shareholder return. Who's in and who's out on our 10th annual list.

There's plenty of valid criticism leveled against CEOs. They're overpaid. They're remote. They're arrogant. They don't care enough about shareholders. Activist investors like Carl Icahn earn a living from identifying these offenders and then encouraging them to change, leave, or sell their companies.

The best CEOs, however, are worth every penny of their pay. They possess an unusual set of qualities that enables their companies to stay ahead of rivals and deliver market-beating returns for shareholders. In our 10th annual...